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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.18, 1,123.39 and 482.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.18, 1,123.39 and 482.35 is: 665.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.18 : 1,123.39 = 482.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.18/1,123.39 = 482.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.18x = 1,123.39 × 482.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.18x = 541,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,867.17/814.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.54

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